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China and South Korea strengthen bilateral ties, expand economic and technological cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News January 6, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Beijing on January 5, 2026,
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles as South Korea’s President Lee arrives in China
Asia-Pacific, News January 5, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on January 4, 2026, marking its first
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US approves $328.5 million Lockheed Martin contract for advanced sensor pods to enhance Taiwan Air Force capabilities
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. awarded Lockheed Martin a $328.5 million contract to supply advanced targeting, navigation,
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China conducts large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan with warships, fighter jets, and artillery
Asia-Pacific, News December 30, 2025 , by IRIA
China has launched its largest and most comprehensive round of military exercises around Taiwan to date,
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Japan approves record $58 billion defense budget amid regional tension
Asia-Pacific, News December 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget for the next fiscal year, marking a major step
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Thailand and Cambodia reach new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly border clashes
Asia-Pacific, News December 28, 2025 , by IRIA
Thailand and Cambodia brought a halt to weeks of intense fighting along their disputed border on December
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China sanctions 20 US defense firms and 10 individuals over weapons sales to Taiwan
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 27, 2025 , by IRIA
China has imposed sanctions on U.S. defense companies and senior executives in response to Washington’s
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US announces largest-ever $11 billion arms sales package for Taiwan
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 19, 2025 , by IRIA
The Trump administration announced a sweeping package of arms sales to Taiwan on December 18, 2025, valued
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China conducts maiden flight of world’s largest mothership drone
Asia-Pacific, News December 16, 2025 , by IRIA
China has conducted the maiden flight of what it describes as the world’s largest drone “mothership,”
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France’s Macron visits China to meet Xi Jinping for trade talks and renewed push for Ukraine ceasefire
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 5, 2025 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron met China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing on December 4, 2025, calling